The Association of Public Health Officers Kenya (APHOK) is an Association established under the Societies Act Cap. 108 Laws of Kenya and draws its membership from Public Health Officers (PHOs) and Public Health Technicians (PHTs) in all the 47 counties of Kenya and Diaspora. The Association has been in existence for over 40 years championing members’ welfare and professional matters.
In accordance with Art.12(h) of APHOK Constitution (Revised 2021), we are expected to promote professional advancement among members and the diffusion of public health knowledge across all Sectors- among others, holding subject specific webinars and production of quarterly journals and newsletters.
The Association of Public Health Officers Kenya (APHOK) works closely with National and County Governments under Ministry of Health and other sister professional organizations like The Public Health and Environmental Health Practioners Union (PHEHPU), the Public Health Officers and Technician Council (PHOTC) among others and has links with public health associations worldwide being an active member of the International Federation of Public Health Association.
Advocate for access to health of all Kenyans.
Encourage research and promote knowledge relating to the problem needs and development of public health and related issues.
Promote, maintain and extend the interest of APHOK branches, special interest groups and any affiliated organization.
Promote and provide a forum for the regular discussion, exchange of views and information of public health importance.
Promote and maintain excellence in public health practice.
Climate change, mental health, food safety; Water, Hygiene, and Sanitation (WASH); Artificial Intelligence (AI).
The Association boost of over 3000 members spread in the 47 counties that form APHOK Braches, however only about half of the figure are constantly in touch with regular subscriptions/remittance.
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Public health officers are responsible for protecting the public's health. They do this by investigating disease outbreaks, monitoring public health trends, and educating the public on how to stay healthy. Public health officers may work directly with patients or they may focus on research and policy development.
Public Health Officers and Technicians form part of the level one (Community) workforce that bridges the household to the link health facility and therefore actively works at the interface to enhance health promotion, health prevention and rehabilitation. We therefore find ourselves directly or indirectly engaged as we strive to provide the much needed services and products to public.
Many people across the globe continue to suffer from preventable communicable diseases such as diarrhoea, scabies, and helminthic- to mention a few. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 12 million people around the world die annually because of unhealthy work environments.
By supporting this cause, your organization stands tall in the map of contributors to the sustainable development goals (SDGs) to which the whole world is focusing on.
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Secretary General
National Treasurer
National Chairman
Editor and Public Relations Secretary
APHOK Patron
National Deputy Chairman
National Deputy Secretary General
National Organizing Secretary
National Deputy Organizing Secretary
National Deputy Treasurer
Regional Representative